Research finds “influenza” increases risk of heart failure by 10 times
Influenza is a disease caused by a virus (Influenza Virus). It is a contagious respiratory disease that occasionally has widespread outbreaks, especially in urban societies where people work in buildings, share air circulation systems, or travel เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย on crowded public transportation systems. Preventing the disease by vaccinating people who are at risk of serious complications after influenza is very important.
In particular, the risk group may cause the patient to die. The risk groups include:
- Elderly
- People with underlying diseases such as lung disease, heart disease , diabetes, pregnant women
- People who have weak physical resistance
Flu symptoms
Fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, in children may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. There is a chance of getting the disease all year round, but the outbreak period is the rainy season and the influenza virus is transmitted through the sputum of the patient. When coughing or sneezing and then into the mouth and nose of the person close to them. A small part is caused by contact with the sputum of the patient. That is stuck to objects and then the hands. That have touched the virus touch the mouth or nose. Which can also cause the disease.
Complications
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Dehydration
- It worsens existing medical conditions such as heart attacks, asthma, and diabetes, which can increase the chances of death for these patients.
According to the data, research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association confirms that the flu is more dangerous to the heart than we think because the flu virus that enters the body makes the heart and blood vessels have to work harder. While there is inflammation in the body, white blood cells are produced and sent to that organ to prepare to fight the virus. Gathering forces to fight this virus causes a blood clot to form, resulting in higher blood pressure, more difficult blood circulation, and insufficient blood being sent to the brain and heart.
- Heart disease death rates spike during flu outbreaks
- Influenza increases the risk of heart failure by 10 times.
- People of all ages can be affected by the flu, but their risk varies.
- Flu vaccine can reduce the risk of heart failure from influenza by 45%
- When people receive a direct recommendation from their doctor or nurse to get vaccinated, they are 14 times more likely to accept the flu shot.